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D-dimers: a most misunderstood test.
Carter-Brzezinski, Luke; Houston, Scott; Thachil, Jecko.
  • Carter-Brzezinski L; Department of Haematology, Manchester University Hospitals, Manchester, UK.
  • Houston S; Department of Haematology, Manchester University Hospitals, Manchester, UK.
  • Thachil J; Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Manchester University Hospitals, Manchester, UK.
Br J Hosp Med (Lond) ; 82(8): 1-5, 2021 Aug 02.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1372164
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The role of D-dimers in the management of venous thromboembolism is well established and testing for D-dimers has become common in most acute settings. Although it has been validated for the purpose of excluding venous thromboembolism, the test is increasingly ordered to 'diagnose' venous thromboembolism. Furthermore, in the COVID-19 pandemic, heavy reliance has been put on this test with the inclusion of D-dimers to guide treatment pathways. This review summarises the appropriateness of D-dimer tests in these different clinical settings.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Venous Thromboembolism / COVID-19 Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Br J Hosp Med (Lond) Journal subject: Hospitals / Medicine Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Hmed.2021.0279

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Venous Thromboembolism / COVID-19 Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Br J Hosp Med (Lond) Journal subject: Hospitals / Medicine Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Hmed.2021.0279